Industry News
Food testing quality assurance program opens
The program, run by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, allows labs to prove the competence of their testing systems. [ + ]
NASA seeks out-of-this-world food technology
NASA is looking for help to develop a new way of providing food for its astronauts on long-term space missions. [ + ]
Australian research could herald future safety of bananas
Researchers are working hard to develop bananas that are resistant to the highly infectious and persistent Panama disease. [ + ]
The digital future of Australian manufacturing
The Modern Manufacturing Town Hall is an event that will show how the future of manufacturing revolves around smart automation and digital integration. [ + ]
Researchers help onion producers reduce Salmonella risks
Salmonella contamination of bulb onions caused recalls across the US and Canada in 2020, so researchers now plan to help onion producers solve the problem. [ + ]
WA avocados set to be a smash in Japan
Western Australian avocados are expected to be a hit in Japan, where they are featuring at a WA trade show in Tokyo. [ + ]
New framework for steviol glycosides
The International Stevia Council has announced that Codex recently adopted the Framework for Steviol Glycosides, which includes four different production technologies. [ + ]
CitrusWatch: citrus disease surveillance program launched
The program will see surveillance against citrus pathogens cast wide across Australia in a bid to ensure that the industry is protected against disease threats. [ + ]
Nestlé develops healthy grain ratio concept
The concept helps consumers understand the ratio of fibre, sugars and carbohydrates, a good balance of which is needed in a healthy diet. [ + ]
The nutritional upside of eating insects
Scientists have analysed insect proteins to understand their composition and how best to integrate them into Western diets. [ + ]
Robern Menz rebrands as Menz Confectionery
The South Australian chocolate and confectionery manufacturer has refreshed its image with a new name, logo and tagline. [ + ]
Coles opens new round of grants for sustainable innovation
Coles is providing grants of up to $500,000 for successful applicants as part of a program to drive new technological advances, products and processes. [ + ]
Australia and NZ: 2nd in the world at Worldstar Packaging Awards
Australian and New Zealand companies have won 27 awards across 12 categories at the 2022 WorldStar Packaging Awards; second in the world behind Germany. [ + ]
Photonic application project could benefit food industry
A UK-based project is exploring optical frequency comb (OFC) technology and the development of many practical applications such as sensing for the food industry. [ + ]
Researchers develop antimicrobial food packaging
The packaging is able to kill commonly encountered bacteria that are harmful to human health, and can keep food fresher than other options. [ + ]
